Is THAT Supposed To Be Food?

At a recent concert, I just couldn't help it.  I just HAD to sneakily take a snap at the plastic tray of (pseudo) food that the woman sitting next to me was eating: And this was at well known, new and quite popular venue, no less; not a hole in the wall, run down theatre […]

Read More

Thai Chicken- Paleo Style

Do a little investigating on Thai recipes, and you may find a LOT of soy- based ingredients.   That doesn't mean you've got to cut out an entire region's food! I doctored a recipe for dinner last night and neither I nor my husband (who tends to be just a little bit particular!: ) missed any […]

Read More

Sneak Peak # 5 from The Paleo Diet Cookbook- Chicken Marsala

You won't miss the standard, flour-thickened sauce with this delectable recipe! Chicken Marsala This family favorite chicken dish will please young and old alike.  The mellow flavors of mushrooms and Marsala wine combine to make this a moist and succulent dish.   2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 (6 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded […]

Read More

Paleo Yam & Apple Casserole

I created this dish to use during the holidays in lieu of that awful 'sweet potato and marshmallow' thing that I've heard people sometimes have as part of their holiday fare. Yes, the holidays are over, BUT, we athletes still need our yams (or sweet potatoes, depending on what part of the world you live […]

Read More

Restaurant-Ready Sweet Potato Fries- Paleo?

I'd have to say… not so much. One of our local lunch places, which does fantastic salads, sides of steamed veg and plain, broiled chicken breast, offers a 'side of sweet potato fries' as an option… Yes- they're the same tuber that we athletes eat (or yam, depending on where in the world you live) […]

Read More

Another Paleo Amuse Bouche

Here's a quick amuse bouche you can literally throw together in minutes! Using fresh, or dried, then rehydrated Mission or Calmyra Figs, slice each one in half.  Slice ANY leftover meat you've got on hand quite thinly, then layer with the fig halves.  Dust with cayenne (skip this part if following Auto Immune) and garnish […]

Read More

Paleo Goes Lebanese!

One of my favourite things to do is to purposely put myself in situations where I have to be crafty in order to find something Paleo to eat- at a restaurant, both posh and hole in the wall, at the airport or on a road trip. Over the weekend, my husband and I went to […]

Read More